Under Secretary Krach’s Travel to Central and South America to Advance the Clean Network and Strengthen Cooperation on Environment

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesperson

For Immediate Release

 MEDIA NOTE

November 6, 2020

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach will travel to Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic November 7-17, 2020.  During the trip, Under Secretary Krach will meet with government officials and business leaders to discuss the rapidly growing Clean Network, 5G security issues, environmental collaboration, and shared economic and national security objectives. Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Francis Fannon will accompany Under Secretary Krach to discuss regional growth in the critical mineral development sector and energy security.  Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Julie Chung will also travel to Brazil and Chile to advance regional priorities.

For trip updates, follow Under Secretary Krach on Twitter @State_E, on Facebook @StateDeptE, and on LinkedIn @U.S. Department of State – E Under Secretariat.

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